Canada’s rail freight traffic sees 8% growth year-over-year in January

Posted on April 2, 2025   |  

Canadian railways transported 32.1 million tons of cargo in January, an 8% increase from January 2024.

Year-over-year growth in wheat, coal, and canola shipments contributed to the rise in rail freight volume.

January's freight volume exceeded the five-year average of 30.3 million tons.

All rail operations saw higher volumes, including non-intermodal loadings, intermodal containers, and US rail connections.

Intermodal shipments grew 12.5% to 3.1 million tons, while freight from US rail connections rose 7.8% to 3.6 million tons.